Motorola Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527) vs LG K4 2017 (X230YK)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E (2015) vs LG K4 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/2/2017 8:00 PM, updated: 5/27/2022 7:22 PM

Compare LG K4 (2017) X Motorola Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points LG K4 2017 (X230YK) Compare Motorola Moto E (2015) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K4 2017 (X230YK)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Motorola Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	vs	12 Advantages LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core15% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core
+8GB (5GB available)25% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+540x960 pixels26% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+245 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	196 PPI
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)52% Thinner
4.5"	vs	+5"11% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
2390 mAh	vs	+2500 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices

eMMC 4.5

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC

145 grams (5.08 ounces)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
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Model	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Other model names	Motorola Moto E XT1527, Motorola Moto E2	LG K4 2017 8GB Single-Sim, LG-X230YK, LGX230YK
Country or region available	USA	Australia, New Zealand
Brand	Motorola	LG
Release date	2/25/2015	2/1/2017
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.8 x 129.9 millimeters (2.63 x 5.11 in)	74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	196 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	LG UX 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,17)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2390 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	3.2 hours
Standby	feature not registered	310 hours (12.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating • 2 plastic borders (Motorola Bands) • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate • Knock Code, Knock On • Quick Share, Quick Selfie
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto E 2015 (4G XT1527)	LG K4 2017 (X230YK)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered